Job Description

VETERAN VOLUNTEER (UNPAID)

Veterans do you Want to give back and make a big difference to another Veteran? Become a Hospice Veteran Volunteer in the "We Honor Veterans" program with Charleston's Interim Healthcare. The Vet-to-Vet volunteer has a special bond between individuals who know firsthand the sacrifice of serving our country. This is not a paid position; it is on a voluntary basis only. Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• Successful completion of the hospice’s volunteer training and orientation program
• Previous volunteer experience may be helpful.

Essential Functions:

• Serves as an integral member of the hospice team in the administrative/office setting.
• Participates in volunteer general orientation and additional training as appropriate to assigned duties.
• Participates in volunteer educational in-services.
• Completes assignments as requested and assigned.
• Documents volunteer services accurately and appropriately
• Maintains open communication and reports regularly to the Volunteer Coordinator or designee.
• May have access to personal health information (PHI) necessary to fulfill the above duties and responsibilities. Access to use and ability to disclose PHI is further defined by each organization/department.

Possible Duties for Caregiving:

• Patient companionship/support
• Patient caregiver companionship/support
• Respite relief for patient caregiver

Outside maintenance/chores Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

• Desire to be of service to others
• Ability to work as a team member
• Experience, knowledge or willingness to learn in area being assigned
• Meets all health requirements set by Interim HealthCare Hospice, if applicable
• Able to provide proof of valid driver’s license, if applicable
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Able to hear, speak, and write and read in English in a manner understood by most people
• Able to read ten (10) point or larger type
• Able to effectively handle multiple tasks or functions
• Able to read and follow written instructions and document services provided

Working Conditions & Physical Effort:

• Able to occasionally travel locally from assignment to assignment
• Able to frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, kneel and reach freely
• Able to frequently grasp with thumb in opposition to fingers of palm, i.e. manipulate pen, knobs or objects
• Able to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds in order to carry out daily job functions and related activities that may be required.

Job Tags

Part time, Interim role, Relief,

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